Hidden Cats in New York

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"Hidden Cats in New York" is a relaxing hidden object game set in a beautifully illustrated New York city. Search for a total of 770 hidden cats and other objects across different modes, from normal to advanced, with bonus levels and special cats to find. The game offers accessibility features such as dark mode and invert mouse zoom. High replayability with randomized cat positions in advanced mode.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 215 reviews

music15 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The artwork is fantastic and filled with charming details, making the game visually appealing.
The gameplay is relaxing and satisfying, especially with the mechanic of coloring in areas as you find all the hidden cats.
There are multiple modes and bonus levels that add replayability and challenge, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.

Some cats are very small and can be difficult to find, which may frustrate players.
There are occasional bugs, particularly with achievements not registering correctly, which can disrupt the experience.
The hint system can be limiting in advanced mode, making it challenging to find the last few hidden cats without excessive clicking.

music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, often described as fitting well with the game's theme and enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate the jazzy, coffeehouse-style soundtrack, which adds ambience without being distracting, although some express a desire for more variety in the tracks. Overall, the music complements the gameplay effectively, contributing to a soothing and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The soothing soundtrack and positive vibes make this game a heartwarming escape, offering a perfect blend of city exploration and feline fun.”
- “I loved the song that went with the main scene - it was a jazzy kind of coffeehouse sound and it was relaxing and pleasant but not distracting, which is exactly what you want out of music in a hidden object game.”
- “The music is beautiful, some songs are in a jazz style, it brings to mind the spy films of the 50s-60s.”
- “Some cute cats and brain/eye-straining hidden object gameplay, accompanied by repetitive and ultimately annoying music.”
- “In regards to the music, there's only one track (as far as I could tell), so I wish there had been more tracks to add some variety.”
- “I think music is easily overlooked in these sorts of games.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay is characterized by a visually appealing mechanic where players search for hidden cats across various areas, with a total of 120 cats to find in normal mode. It strikes a balance between relaxation and engagement, making it accessible for all ages, and offers around 1.5 to a few hours of playtime depending on exploration and bonus levels. The inclusion of kitten sounds adds a charming touch, enhancing the overall experience despite the lack of a narrative.
- “The gameplay strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and engagement, making it accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages.”
- “What I really liked about the gameplay was that once I found all the cats in a certain area, that area would change from being a mostly white one to a colored area.”
- “Finding them will unlock bonus levels, which allows for more gameplay time.”
- “It took our group about 30 minutes to find the first batch of cats in the main game, but I know there is lots of other content, so you're probably looking at a few hours of gameplay out of this one.”
- “Now, when I played the game in normal mode, I found the gameplay to be pretty self-explanatory, despite the lack of explanations.”
- “As the game doesn't really have a story (other than finding cats hidden throughout the city of New York), I'll jump straight into the gameplay.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming art style and detailed scenery, which effectively bring the vibrant streets of New York to life. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals, the gradual introduction of color, and the adorable hidden cats that add an endearing touch to the gameplay. Overall, the artwork is described as fantastic and cute, enhancing the relaxing and enjoyable experience of the game.
- “Visually, the game is beautiful with its charming art style, detailed scenery, and gradual pops of color as you progress.”
- “The visuals are lovely with the final color version being spectacular and the cats are all adorable (of course).”
- “This is the 3rd game in a series and is much the same as 'Hidden Cats in Paris' and 'Hidden Cats in London' except for a different location, so different artwork.”
- “The bonus levels are again in a different art style and feature cats hidden behind an extra click, but the objects they are hiding in or behind have an animation tied to it this time to make them easier to find.”
- “The charming graphics bring the bustling streets of New York to life, and the adorable hidden cats tucked away in various corners add a sweet and endearing touch.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing special cats themed around New York and clever references to popular culture. Players appreciate the funny illustrations and the variety of humorous elements, particularly in advanced modes where they can search for quirky city characters and specialty cats. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.
- “I loved everything about this game, from the fantastic illustrations which stand head and shoulders above most hidden object games, to the enjoyable and sometimes funny references to popular culture.”
- “In the advanced mode, you can also search for 20 different city people, and 12 specialty cats that are really hilarious.”
- “Amazing art, plenty of funny references, different modes, lots of bonuses.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game offers strong replayability due to its rich content and the inclusion of an advanced mode that randomizes cat locations, enhancing the experience beyond the fixed placements of the normal mode. Players appreciate the fun and engaging nature of the game, which encourages multiple playthroughs through its varied challenges and hidden elements. Overall, it stands out in its genre for its replay value.
- “It distinguishes itself from similar titles in its genre by its high quality, rich content, and solid replayability value.”
- “The randomness in this mode definitely adds a whole new replayability value to your game.”
- “The advanced mode randomizes where you find the cats, so it's more replayable than the normal mode, which sets the cats in fixed places.”
- “This is a really fun series of games, not terribly long, but replayable.”
- “There is a main portion of the game (which is one large moving scene of New York City) and an 'advanced' version of the same scene, which includes more hidden cats but randomized locations (adding replayability) as well as special kitties to find and specific human characters to locate.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and freezing, which can lead to corrupted files and hinder progress. Despite these problems, players express a desire for more content from the developers, provided that stability is improved.
- “Out of all the hidden cat games I have played so far, I do not recommend this one because it is a buggy mess.”
- “The game has some glitches; once it froze after finding a cat and the building got colors. A window screen popped up, asking if I wanted to continue or close the file. I chose to continue, but after that, the game was corrupt, and I couldn't get the last two achievements.”
- “I still enjoyed the game and wish that the developers would make more of them, but without glitches.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game lacks a substantial narrative, primarily focusing on the simple objective of finding hidden cats throughout New York City. While it offers a relaxing gameplay experience, players seeking a rich story may find it lacking.
- “The game doesn't really have a story, other than finding cats hidden throughout the city of New York.”
- “If you enjoy hidden object games and want a fun, relaxing experience but don't mind the lack of a story, then I would say to give this a try.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its soothing soundtrack and uplifting atmosphere, creating a heartwarming experience that combines city exploration with enjoyable feline interactions.
- “The soothing soundtrack and positive vibes make this game a heartwarming escape, offering a perfect blend of city exploration and feline fun.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be satisfying due to the sense of progression it offers, particularly enhanced by the visual rewards of coloring areas and buildings upon collecting all the cats, which helps alleviate some of the tedium associated with the grind.